Vocabulary
What strategy helps determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a sentence?
Context Clues
What part of the story introduces characters and setting?
Exposition
Internal conflict is also called what?
Character vs Self
To convince readers is to ______.
Persuade
The opinion in an argumentative essay is called the ______.
Claim
In the sentence:
“The furious storm destroyed trees.”
What does furious mean?
Very strong / angry
What part of the plot builds suspense?
Rising Action
A character fighting a hurricane is what type of conflict?
Character vs Nature
The main argument of a text is called the ______.
Claim
What supports the claim with proof?
Evidence
Which context clue gives a definition directly in the sentence?
Definition clue
What is the turning point of the story?
Climax
A character protesting unfair rules is what type of conflict?
Character vs Society
Facts and statistics that support a claim are called ______.
Evidence
What part restates the claim and wraps up the essay?
Conclusion
In the sentence:
“The proposal was controversial because many citizens strongly disagreed with it.”
What does controversial most likely mean?
Something people strongly disagree about.
What is the purpose of the falling action?
Shows events after climax leading to resolution
A character struggles with peer pressure to break school rules.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Society
How does including counterarguments strengthen an argument?
Shows fairness and strengthens credibility
Which is correct?
A students should read more
B Students should read more.
B Students should read more.
Read:
“The exhausted athlete trudged slowly across the field.”
Which word helps you understand the meaning of trudged?
Exhausted (context clue showing slow/tired movement)
Why is the climax important in a story?
It determines the outcome of the main conflict
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal = inside the character
External = outside forces
Why would an author include both advantages and disadvantages in a text?
To present a balanced perspective
Which statement is the strongest claim?
A Four-day school weeks are interesting
B Schools should adopt four-day school weeks because they improve attendance and reduce burnout
B